Cocktail Table Arcade Build

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The Cocktail Table Arcade is finally here!
PART 2: • Cocktail Table Arcade ...
TOOLS IN THE VIDEO:
* Bostitch Brad Nailer: amzn.to/3s5v5VN
* Bora Track Guide: amzn.to/3ovCnSK
* DeWalt Cordless Jigsaw: amzn.to/3s45tsk
* DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw: amzn.to/3BcE2jB
* DeWalt XR Impact Driver: amzn.to/37AavDi
* Sawstop Cabinet Saw: amzn.to/37xL5X5
* Rockler Bench Cookies: amzn.to/3BeEY7d
* Dewalt Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3CjtLm6
* PowerTec Buffer: amzn.to/3nF6M0L
PARTS AND MATERIALS IN THIS VIDEO:
[Detailed parts list is available in the plans!]
* Geek Pub Arcade Controls: www.thegeekpub.com/go/arcade-...
* Geek Pub Arcade T-Molding: www.thegeekpub.com/go/t-molding/
* 3M Super 77 spray adhesive: amzn.to/3Akwf2K
* IEC-14 Fused Switch: amzn.to/39dwml6
* Arcade Glass Top: amzn.to/2WJhxEa
* 4:3 Monitor: amzn.to/3B9GWpy
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[@ComputerClan]

Awesome build. Thanks for having me in the episode. : )

[@matttrain3318]

Thanks, @TheGeekPub! Bought your plans, parts, etc. Put together an amazing table for my girlfriend. She's wanted a Ms PacMan for a long time. Nostalgia from her days of going to Pizza Hut and playing as a child. It turned out REALLY well (and gave me an excuse to buy some new tools). A couple of modifications for anyone interested. The USB speakers were no longer available, so I ended up using some BOSS B653 car speakers and a Kinter K3118. For the monitor I had read that the Dell 2007FPB 20 inch was a great monitor for an application like this. Bought one on ebay. Otherwise followed the plans closely. The one mistake I may fix is I should have used the glass as the outline for the top rather than the printed plans. The glass I bought is sized a bit bigger. That's on me for not measuring twice. 🙂 Girlfriend loves it. You made me a hero!

[@Resseguie]

This is great. I've been keeping my eye open for a vintage cocktail table arcade, but I may just go ahead and build one.

[@TheGeekPub]

You should! It's my favorite arcade that I own now.

[@gafakyusef6201]

I ended up building my own using a Class of 1981 board. Great project!

[@mikemurphy8714]

Awesome build! But yes, I would definitely suggest a mask while cutting MDF. I want to watch your videos for years to come lol

[@TheGeekPub]

We finally built the cocktail table arcade cabinet that so many have asked for. I don't know why I waited this long! It is most definitely my favorite arcade build ever! There will definitely be a part two to this video. There are many things I want to improve and add still. RGB lighting for the control panels. I also want to really hug that monitor up against the glass.

[@Renville80]

The speaker holes look a bit unfinished.

[@TheGeekPub]

Yes. I drilled them after painting. On my list too. ;-)

[@wild-radio7373]

Thank you SO MUCH!!❤❤❤

[@fourmula4812]

if i made one i would like to have galaxian arkanoid so i need a spinner for ark

[@tonanornottonull7132]

I love how engineered this is (probably more than the games aspect! haha). That's the thing building stuff like this -- there has to be some thought about how to maintain the thing as well as open opportunities to update and expand on its capabilities.

[@mortensteen]

Awesome! And I like the no-nonsense intro. :D No "here's what we're doing today", just straight into the assembly. :D

[@cedarstuff]

Nice build! Would definitely recommend wearing a mask - that MDF dust is some nasty stuff!

[@safetypolice3956]

You are hereby deputized as part of the KZbin Safety Police! But don't think that means you're liked. Quite the opposite is true of you!

[@funtyes1970]

@@safetypolice3956 that funny

[@the13th]

SO awesome to see a cocktail cabinet build, so few people do these and theyre glorious

[@mcraft1]

Wow wonderful ❤

[@HebaruSan]

Nice, hope you collect lots of quarters from your house guests

[@MrArrylay]

Wow, awesome work Mike! The colors are great, I like how the speakers are setup for each player on either side of the cabinet, sweet build.

[@magicalsleeper]

Love your arcade builds. Your bar top video helped me build mine back in the day.

[@pupaepedorra]

Cocktail arcade machines have always been my favourite, i remember playing Galaga on an old Cocktail machine back in the mid 90's, they were also very popular with card video games.

[@ScottPlude]

After less than one minute, I am already stopping the video... Not trying to be mean! I just saw the straight edge and circular saw and now I need to run to home depot to get the same stuff! I know how heavy the wood can be pain in full sheets. That is gonna make my day so much more enjoyable. (will be back shortly to finish watching :) )

[@TheGeekPub]

HAHAHAHAH!!!

[@zalo3479]

You sir are a true craftsman! Great job!

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Wow, that is so cool! You did an amazing job. The Geek Pub colors really look good on a retro arcade table. 👍

[@Str8Spi3]

Looks amazing. I’ve been wanting one of these.

[@joakimgewert1002]

really nice and clean build, and also good furnishing decoration

[@RadDadisRad]

Buckets of hot water work wonders for keeping rattle can pressure high, I let cans sit for about 1/2 hour before use. Also I like to duck tape a sawzall blade to the can and use a sawzall to shake my spray paint.

[@akhurash]

That’s a nifty tick about the sawzall! Thanks for sharing.

[@BitchinSpectre]

that paint job looks...really...good.

[@TheGeekPub]

Filler primer makes everything better. ;-)

[@BitchinSpectre]

@@TheGeekPub wood grain vinyl is the way i would go, if i ever did this build.

[@TheGeekPub]

That would def. be cool!

[@jacksonmcquade7888]

Been waiting for a good quality cocktail cab tutorial video, nice 👍

[@djgoliath59]

Superbe réalisation,bravo j'adore!

[@74bobby]

This looks Amazing

[@aleksandrbmelnikov]

I like your build quality. It's not my personal choice of materials, but we still employ the same basic technique. Small correction to the video: People, if you don't own a brad (pin) nailer, then stop and go get one. Your work will turn out much better and stronger, than if you build without it. Read and follow the safety instructions. Never hold your hand, on other side, in the path of nailer. Measure and create a mock display screen from thin MDF and scrap wood, to build around, so you don't risk damaging the real one. Good luck and happy building.

[@glorfification]

Very nice! If I made one, I think I would cover it in woodgrain!

[@wild-radio7373]

Absolutely fantastic ❤ this is exactly what I wanted!

[@dennisneo1608]

I could watch Mike make arcade cabinets all day. Sometimes David doesn't look too comfortable on camera.

[@notmuch_23]

which is _weird_ because he has his own popular KZbin channel...

[@RetroWK]

Great job. Looks awesome!

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks!

[@ReedsRedactions]

Awesome job, Mike!

[@ChozoSR388]

That's a gorgeous machine, truly. If I were to do this, though, I'd have to go classic; Walnut veneer and black T molding :)

[@frotz661]

Excellent presentation! Just from this video, I see that most (all?) of my concerns are satisfied. I'll be buying the plans shortly.

[@gonzalocaballero8809]

Una obra de arte excelente!!!!

[@braedan51]

Great video & outstanding build!

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks for watching

[@SelfIndulgentGamer]

Such a high quality product. One day I will build my own. Ive been saying that for about ten years :D

[@zacharydoering313]

When I first started listening to the narration I thought it was the 8-bit guy, I was like…is this his brother? Then I realized at the end when he was there Yep….you must be brothers.

[@PnPPinball]

Wow, really cool project!

[@pkf4124]

Nicely done.

[@stevent7944]

Thats so cool. Great job!

[@Drkayb]

Excellent build, man. Well done.

[@TheGeekPub]

Glad you like it!

[@martinhodge394]

You are an amazing craftsman!

[@Allen-by6ci]

Beautiful machine

[@fatbutfly]

Wow nice work!

[@yourdailylog3832]

Nice! This one Italian restaurant I used to go-to had an arkanoid and a pacman table. This is hella awesome 😎

[@HAGSLAB]

Very nice build! Enjoyed watching that :)

[@ricardocau181]

Parabéns, ficou lindo!

[@RetroRewind77]

That’s amazing dude

[@robertchamberlin2362]

So Awesome Thank you for this!

[@JohnEricBooth]

Excellent!

[@Gumby1974]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@santiagoureta7602]

I don't realised I need it until now

[@barnettb901]

You make this look easy! Wish I had your skills

[@jayhays8267]

Nice that the cocktail table has button layouts for more than just pac-man and donkey kong. I'd like to see ya try two player street fighter II !

[@VulpisFoxfire]

I wonder how swappable the panels are for, say, a rig for Centipede/Missle Command.

[@a3s1r1986]

I came to this channel from watching the 8 bit Guy making his Apple 1 to see how the case turned out. Consider me subbed.

[@lukasz87p]

Siemasz. Piękna robota. Pozdrawiam z Polski 👊

[@evocre8r]

Awesome project as always. Thanks for your hard work and educating us on these arcade builds.

[@pudsrus2]

Smart bloke👍

[@anti_honey]

11:33 beautiful transition!!

[@vadermasktruth]

This is like listening to the 8 Bit Guy's brother! I love it!

[@TheGeekPub]

I am his brother.

[@sa3270]

Thinking how much more authentic it would look with a CRT.

[@ethnicstyledotca]

Great build, looks so fun. But the electrician in me for some reason is perplexed how the saying and labelling of 110/220 in North America is so dominant when it has been 120/240 in almost all areas since the end of the second world war.

[@NBNracing]

I love the videos. Try the Rust-Oleum professional paint, it seems to be a much better product, higher volume spray, better coverage, and faster dry times.

[@TB-nf6bs]

I was thinking maybe making a nice gasket for the areas under and around the glass to keep dust out! Hey this is awesome!

[@TheGeekPub]

I am planning a follow up to this video in the next week or two. Several things we're going to improve. This is one of them!

[@RudysRetroIntel]

Wow! Better than the original units! Will you do a video on the setup of the Pi and software?

[@zaquex]

Sensacional amigo :)

[@darkman042]

I had known about your channel for a while, and I follow your brother, the 8 bit Guy… but holy crap! Your store is awesome!!

[@frankvonbismo549]

This is a very nice and awesome build. However I don't the get the 2 player thing yet. Pac-Man seems to be cool on this but I really imagine fightning games/co op beat em ups to be aweful to play with 2 players against/with each otheras they both sit on the side.

[@TheGeekPub]

There will be a side option in the plans in the next week or two. Additionally, games that have a cocktail table mode handle that in software. For example, Pac-Man flips the screen for player 2. Other games actually integrate it so works both ways. We will explain this in part two. Coming soon!

[@charlesgi5058]

Man this came out awesome! That monitor looks great from all angles too, is it IPS? Just building this must have taken so long, but to put all the plans together too really goes above and beyond!

[@TheGeekPub]

It is! And thank you! It takes about 3 weeks to do a full build including plans and everything else. That's why arcade builds are so far apart.

[@robertorijos3486]

Love it it looks awsome what image or can you share if its possible the raspberry pi image you use from your builds especially for that beautiful cocktail arcade once again awesome work

[@TheLittlemilkyway]

Great job, I used to make cocktail table arcade machines as living, but for people who aren't clued up on raspberry pi, i would recommend an emulator kit with a pre made wiring loom. I would also do a deeper recess on the Monitor as it makes a huge difference with viewing the screen

[@TheGeekPub]

You are so right on the monitor. I plan to do a follow up video on this and sink the monitor deeper, as well as put some black trim in there to make it look better.

[@TheLittlemilkyway]

@@TheGeekPub we just used to sand down the mdf and spray it black, was a lot cheaper and less time consuming than using black trimming. We also ran everything through the power supply without the need for of an extension lead, really helped when it came to cable management

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

I really wished I paid attention in woodwork classes now.

[@dangergunner2788]

If you blunt the tip o a brad nail it will not split the MDF. Just take a brad and invert it so the head is down. Tap the pointed end with a hammer; just one tap. That is it. No more splitting the 1/2" MDF.

[@wolfnoobproleo3094]

Thank you at last

[@TheGeekPub]

You're welcome!

[@jonathanrodriguez8219]

Nice!l Nice!! Nice!! 😊

[@swedenfrommycam]

Awsome 🇸🇪💪

[@mixzone2309]

Except the glass, all is perfect !

[@Actio83]

The kleets was really smart

[@arbutuswatcher]

Now that brings me back to my childhood. Well done! Did the original cocktail cabinets have in-direct lighting of the joystick area? I wonder if some RGB LED strip lights, with a diffuser, could lend themselves to this aspect? Either way it looks great! :)

[@TheGeekPub]

There will def be a part two of this video. I have MANY things I want to do I didn't have time for in this video. RGB lighting is one of them. I also want to snug the monitor up closer to the glass.

[@rra022001]

@@TheGeekPubHow much more difficult would it be to utilize older lightly used CRTs from the 90s and 80s , in order to get that arcade look, feel..and smell, vs using modern LED ?

[@toms2oo8]

That T-molding (not sure I got that right, but the trim) would be cool if you could use LED strips or the likes for it + some sort of diffuser plastic.

[@TheGeekPub]

They actually make that!

[@vhenriquez240277]

Awesome work. What about connecting two monitors, one for each player in parallel to allow two player games.

[@adamkavanagh1755]

Another great arcade build Mike. I used your plans to make a full size Arcade cab a while back and it’s still going strong. Really thinking bout making this one also. Jus a quick question have you tried many other multiplayer games on this jus curious how it works with the screen orientation being the way it is might be difficult to play a game like street fighter for example.

[@IverGameplays]

N O I I C E ! ! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hernangundam]

You gotta make a handheld for the raspberry pi, I made a portable one for 2 players using a tool box and a kitchen knife to cut the box lol .. I wish I could post photos here so I can share it

[@Bob3519]

Hi Mike, Are you planning an open house for the new Studio/Shop? How is the Computer Display/Museum going? It looks like the location of the Shop is almost midpoint between you and David. The t-trim and filler primer really make the build look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheGeekPub]

Follow us on social media. We do meet-up there from time to time. Last month we hosted the DFW Retro Meetup.

[@kntwing23]

i think side panel should have some street figthter art works around the arcade?

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

Watching cabinet builds is always therapeutic for me. I have a 3/4 size standing arcade cabinet my mom and I built from a MicroCenter kit (2p cab). How do 2 player games (like a side scrolling beat em up) work if you're looking at the screen from top down ? I know such a build isn't really meant for that, but since you have a Raspberry Pi in there with RetroPie or something like that running it all I know it can run a beat em up just fine. Thanks for this video!

[@TheGeekPub]

You have to tell MAME that you are in cocktail table mode. Then it turns the screen upside down for each player. Of course, the game itself has to have cocktail table support. ;-)

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

@@TheGeekPub Oh interesting... I've never used cocktail table mode on MAME, so I was unaware such a setting existed! Cool.

[@themajordudes8194]

@@TheGeekPub do you know which games all have cocktail support?

[@chadhartsees]

I always feel these would be much cooler if they were about 20% bigger! They don't look comfortable to sit at for any kind of adult.

[@marc6340]

So cool! Um...T-molding around the monitor opening? To make it look cleaner? Just a thought...

[@danielpauley1138]

Nice, but would add a coin bucket with brackets to hold bucket in place if using a functioning coin door with actual coin insertion. Otherwise you will end up with coins all over the floor inside the cabinet and have to manually pick all of them up each time you clean the inside of the cabinet.

[@TheGeekPub]

Future video.

[@ernestomercadomaciasat4rer896]

Excelente, ^^

[@8bvg300]

So easy when you have about 10k of equipment and a massive garage to work from :'D

[@TheGeekPub]

All you need is a $20 jigsaw, a hammer, and a screwdriver to make this.

[@PhantasmPiper]

Now my question is what if you wanted to make it bigger and able to hold four players? Using it as say a every day table for lunches and dinners? Would you just have to double everything?

[@wild-radio7373]

That would be a cool project :) ♡

[@bwarrent]

Man I wish I had the tools and skills to build one.

[@LouBinetti]

the software and configuration is more complicated then the build. Please show us a video on how you got the table configured

[@edwardduran4354]

wow

[@auto117666]

This is such a nice build! Are there any modifications you would make if you had to do it again?

[@TheGeekPub]

Yes. I plan to do a follow up video on that. One is to move the screen closer to the glass.

[@justinnamilee]

I spy a Robinson bit, must be Canadian. x)

[@justinnamilee]

(though the guests in this episode probably mean I'm wrong, haha)

[@pckiddy]

Does it support eating yummy cheese when video gaming

[@iRiccardoArpino]

Absolutely LOVING the Big Bang Theory shirt! ❤️

[@mklptrk]

Understood that MDF is the best material for this, but just curious - are there alternatives/other wood options for this?